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Quick Strategy for Car Maintenance in Winter

Nov. 16, 2022

Veslee Car Maintenance Workshop: Quick Strategy for Car Maintenance in Winter

In winter, how to maintain cars is a topic of great concern for car owners. It is generally said that cars need to be "30% repaired and 70% maintained", which means that through active inspection and maintenance, we can find and eliminate some potential hidden faults at the initial stage. Careful maintenance is the key to maintaining cars in winter. For example, people should keep warm in winter, and cars should be well cared for in winter.


1Heating system

The normal operation of the heating system is undoubtedly very important in winter. Although the heating system is simpler than the air conditioning system, it will also have faults after being out of service for a summer. Sometimes, the antifreeze in the heating water pipe does not flow for a long time, and the circulation pipeline is blocked by condensation. If there is a problem, you must go to the repair shop in time.

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2Cooling system

According to statistics, the failure of the cooling system is the number one killer of engine failures, accounting for about 60% of the total number of engine failures, so don't forget to check the antifreeze in winter; However, if you have ever added ordinary water to the antifreeze, the antifreeze replacement cycle should be earlier.

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3Water spray system

Even though the usage of the wiper water spraying system will be significantly reduced in winter, it cannot be ignored. Like antifreeze, it can be replaced by clean water and detergent in summer, but in winter, these substitutes may freeze, so they cannot be used in winter. The antifreeze winter glass water should be replaced to reduce the freezing point and antifreeze.

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4 Light inspection of the whole vehicle

In winter, a comprehensive inspection should be carried out for the working status of all vehicle lamps. The blackened bulbs should be replaced as soon as possible. The aged lamps need to be renovated to avoid yellowing and lowering the light brightness. The fog lamps, brake lamps and turn signal lamps should check their working status by themselves; In the early morning of winter, visibility is low in foggy days, and rear end collisions are particularly frequent. Therefore, whether fog lights and high mounted brake lights work normally is also a guarantee for driving safety in winter.

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5Tires

The rubber will become hard and relatively brittle due to the decrease of temperature, and the friction coefficient will decrease. The external temperature is low, the tire pressure is too low, and the soft tire can accelerate aging seriously; In winter, try to avoid using tires that have been repaired more than once, and replace tires that are severely worn and of different brands and patterns. In order to slow down tire aging, the tires should be maintained regularly.

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6Windshield

Keeping the windshield clear is the basic condition for safe driving. In winter, in rainy and snowy weather, glass anti fogging agent can be used on the window glass to prevent fogging due to large temperature difference between inside and outside the vehicle, which will affect the view in the vehicle and driving safety.

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7Lubrication system

As we all know, oil has three functions: lubrication, cooling and cleaning. The normal flow of oil is an important medium to ensure the normal operation of the engine; When changing the engine oil in winter, pay attention to selecting the appropriate viscosity. Different viscosity levels are applicable to different ambient temperatures. If the selection is improper, it is easy to cause problems such as difficult or even impossible to start the automobile engine; Choosing the right engine oil will undoubtedly increase the service life of the engine.

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Conclusion: 

Reasonable maintenance of automobiles in winter can not only prolong the service life of automobiles, but also reduce the risk of driving on the road and ensure the safety of drivers; Therefore, car lovers should not only keep warm in the cold season, but also maintain their cars!